Villa René Lalique awarded French sustainabily label "Clef Verte" 2025
The Restaurant at Villa René Lalique is awarded the Label Clef Verte 2025 for the second consecutive year
We are delighted to announce that Villa René Lalique 2-star Michelin restaurant has once again been awarded the prestigious Label Clef Verte for 2025! This valuable recognition reflects our lasting commitment to the environment, which has been one of our priorities for many years.
This distinction is a reflection of our determination, and that of Chef Paul Stradner, Pastry Chef Jonathan Bunel and their teams, to combine culinary excellence with respect for nature, by promoting responsible practices on a daily basis. Through concrete actions such as optimising our energy consumption, reducing waste, using local and seasonal produce, and working with committed producers, we are working towards greener, more environmentally-friendly cuisine.
A SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENT AT THE HEART OF OUR VALUES
Obtaining the Clef Verte label for the second year running is a strong endorsement of our sustainability approach. This French label is awarded to establishments that stand out for their environmentally-friendly practices and their commitment to responsible resource management. For us, this goes far beyond a simple certification: it's a genuine philosophy, integrated into every aspect of our business.
Joining the circle of the 2428 establishments in France involved in sustainable tourism and catering, we are proud to be contributing to more responsible tourism, where the gastronomic experience goes hand in hand with a constant respect for the nature that surrounds us. This award reinforces our desire to always offer refined cuisine, without compromising our commitment to the environment.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure with us and supporting our commitment to a sustainable future!
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About Villa René Lalique:
The Villa built by René Lalique in 1920 has reinvented itself since September 2015. Under the direction of Silvio Denz, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lalique Group, it has been transformed into a five-star hotel with a gourmet restaurant that was awarded two MICHELIN stars in January 2016, little more than three months after its opening. Since January 2019, the Villa has been a member of the prestigious gastronomic association Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
In 2020, Paul Stradner, who had been Executive Chef since 2017 at Villa René Lalique under Jean-Georges Klein, took on the role of Head Chef. At the helm of the restaurant, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, he leads a brigade of around fifteen chefs. At his side is Pastry Chef Jonathan Bunel, who heads a team of four pastry chefs and takes inspiration for his desserts from the products found in the heart of the Vosges du Nord, using a creative, modern approach. The pairing of food and wine is overseen by Head Sommelier Romain Iltis, who manages an exceptional wine cellar containing no less than 60,000 bottles. Hervé Schmitt, the Restaurant Manager, orchestrates the choreography of the service personnel and sets the stage with Lalique table settings. A showcase for Lalique’s craftsmanship and flair, Villa René Lalique is a true embodiment of the French Art of Living.